(Feel free to share this with others) Foundation for Successful Solutions-Project T.E.C.H. (a nonprofit community technology program) is seeking currently recruiting for An Americorps CTC VISTA for Community Networking. We are accepting applications until position is filled. Program placement is from August 31, 2006 through August 31, 2007. FSS-Project T.E.C.H. is a community technology program serving youth and adults. We operate two sites in the Mid-City Los Angeles area.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members spend at least one year in full-time service addressing the needs of low-income communities. All projects focus on building permanent infrastructure in nonprofit organizations to help them more effectively bring individuals and communities out of poverty. CTC VISTA for Community Networking will work with us in building-out our online community network and must have experience or the ability to use Open Source Content Management Systems. In addition, This VISTA will provide: technical support in the operation of the community wireless network, and; community outreach to expand awareness, support, and use of our community wireless network. Skills and Experience Required includes: knowledgeable of community and muni wireless efforts nationwide and related policy issues; demonstrated technical skills in implementing and maintaining neighborhood/community wireless networks using Open Source software applications; advanced skills using office productivity applications (Open Source and MS ); use of Open Source software applications including CMS; PC hardware maintenance and troubleshooting; LAN/WAN administration/internetworking skills. The ideal person must also have good research and writing skills; good communications skills; experience working in communities of color, be people-oriented, self-motivated, dependable, and organized. Undergraduate college degree preferred with a minimum 1-2 years experience working in the technology field and 1-2 years in community-based organizations. **Program Benefits Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Training, Attendance to national technology conference. You may submit your application through these websites: http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/recruit/ or http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/recruit/index.php?app_id=314 For more information, you may also contact: Paul Hansen (617) 287-7122, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Karen Wade (323) 687-4662 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Karen Wade Project Director FSS-Project T.E.C.H. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SOCALWUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SOCALWUG SOCALWUG website: http://www.socalwug.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
